Rajasthani women preparing palak (spinach) paneer (cheese) for a large group of people (Thar desert, India).

Palak paneer is an Indian and Pakistani dish consisting of spinach and paneer (Indian farmer's cheese) in a thick curry sauce based on pureed spinach. It is a popular vegetarian dish. Palak paneer is one type of 'saag', which can also be made with mustard leaves. Palak paneer may be somewhat more watery than saag paneer.